Southampton Row Collection

LCC Tram Subway from Southampton Row to the Thames Embankment (b / w photo)
3657169 LCC Tram Subway from Southampton Row to the Thames Embankment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bedford Hotel, Southampton Row, London (photo)
582360 The Bedford Hotel, Southampton Row, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bedford Hotel, Southampton Row)

Tramways, Southampton Row, London (photo)
610241 Tramways, Southampton Row, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tramways, Southampton Row, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

British Museum extension buildings and the British Museum Avenue; Southampton Row, looking north
5990613 British Museum extension buildings and the British Museum Avenue; Southampton Row, looking north, from Theobalds Road (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Old High Holborn, looking east, from Southampton Row; New High Holborn, looking east
5990611 Old High Holborn, looking east, from Southampton Row; New High Holborn, looking east, from Southampton Row (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Pitmans Metropolitan School, Southampton Row, London (colour litho)
6007502 Pitmans Metropolitan School, Southampton Row, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitmans Metropolitan School, Southampton Row, London)

Underground tramway, Southampton Row, London (photo)
610316 Underground tramway, Southampton Row, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground tramway, Southampton Row)

Advertisement for White & Co (engraving)
602149 Advertisement for White & Co (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for White & Co silk, cotton and linen, 46 Southampton Row)

Southampton Row, London (b / w photo)
3657144 Southampton Row, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southampton Row, London)

Salvation Army hotel for Canadian servicemen, Southampton Row, London (b / w photo)
3094737 Salvation Army hotel for Canadian servicemen, Southampton Row, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pitmans School, Southampton Row, London (b / w photo)
3093806 Pitmans School, Southampton Row, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitmans School, Southampton Row, London)

Camden WC1B 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Camden WC1B 4

Pembrokeshire SA72 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Pembrokeshire SA72 6

Somerset TA2 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA2 7

The Puzzle of Familiar Streets from a New and Thrilling Vantage Point, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Puzzle of Familiar Streets from a New and Thrilling Vantage Point, c1935. Aerial view taken in the summer, with trees in leaf showing as dark areas

Lecture theatre, London Day Training College, Camden, 1907
Lecture theatre, London Day Training College, Southampton Row, Camden, 1907

A class listening to a lecture, London Day Training College, 1914. Men and women in a business training class

The Silversmiths Room, Central School of Arts and Crafts, Camden, London, 1911. A class of boys engaged in large work in the Silversmiths Room. The boy in the foreground has created a pan or dish

A day technical class for boys at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, Camden, London, 1911. Designing and modelling for silversmiths work

London Street
circa 1890: Pedestrians, goods carts and public horsedrawn coaches on Southampton Row, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Kingsway Tunnel
17th July 1929: A tram emerges from the Kingsway Tunnel that runs from Southampton Row in Holborn, under the Thames, to Victoria Embankment. (Photo by J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"Exploring the Historic Southampton Row: A Journey through Time" Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey along Southampton Row, a street that holds countless stories of London's rich history. Begin your adventure with the LCC Tram Subway, an iconic transportation system that once connected Southampton Row to the Thames Embankment. As you delve into old black and white photographs, imagine the hustle and bustle of commuters traveling through this underground marvel. Next, catch a glimpse of The Bedford Hotel, standing proudly on Southampton Row. This magnificent building exudes elegance and has witnessed centuries of London's ever-changing landscape. Take a moment to appreciate its grandeur captured in a timeless photograph. Tramways were an integral part of daily life along Southampton Row. Discover vintage images showcasing these charming trams as they traversed the bustling streets, carrying passengers from one destination to another. As you continue your exploration, feast your eyes upon the British Museum extension buildings and British Museum Avenue seen in an enchanting black and white photo taken from Theobalds Road. Imagine strolling down this historic avenue surrounded by architectural wonders while immersing yourself in culture at one of the world's most renowned museums. Witness Old High Holborn looking eastward from Southampton Row; let sepia-toned photographs transport you to bygone eras when horse-drawn carriages filled these streets. Contrastingly, New High Holborn reveals glimpses of progress as modernity takes hold – all beautifully depicted in monochrome imagery. Pitmans Metropolitan School emerges vividly in color lithographs - envision students eagerly learning within its walls as education shapes their futures amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Southampton Row. Uncover more hidden gems with snapshots capturing Underground tramways weaving beneath this historic thoroughfare - witness how technology revolutionized urban transportation over time. Advertisements for White & Co add splashes of artistic engravings to our visual narrative - reflecting commercial vibrancy that once thrived along Southampton Row.